Tyrunt Best Moveset
Rock/Dragon TermStab at 89 Attack on 48 Speed cooldowns. Decent per-hit damage held back by slow recharges. 58/77/45 bulk leans physical. The moveset shows physical promise. Tyrantrum's 121 Attack and 119 Defense take the same identity to a competitive level.
Tyrunt saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). This was Tyrunt's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Strongjaw with Choice Band, favoring a Naughty nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Tyrunt best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Outrage
- Ancient Power
- Stone Edge
- Draco Meteor
Recommended Teammates
Tyrunt saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Tyrunt maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sturdy with Stickybarb, favoring a Hardy nature.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Dragon Dance
- Dig
- Dragon Claw
- Crunch
Recommended Teammates
Tyrunt saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Tyrunt maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sturdy with Choice Scarf, favoring a Jolly nature.
Utility Moveset
- Horn Drill
Recommended Teammates
Tyrunt Weakness
Tyrunt is weak to Ice, Fighting, Ground, Dragon, Steel, and Fairy. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Tyrunt's physical bulk (base 77 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Fighting, Ground, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Electric, Poison, Flying |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fire |
What is Tyrunt Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Tyrunt
Dragonite's Earthquake hits Tyrunt for 64-75%. Scizor threatens a KO with Close Combat (112-132%). Machamp's Close Combat also KOs at 112-132%.
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Tyrunt View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed13-15% Earthquake 2x64-75% | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Tyrunt View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch 2x57-67% Knock Off30-36% U Turn49-58% Close Combat 2x112-132%KO | ||
 Machamp Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Tyrunt View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch 2x25-30% Close Combat 2x112-132%KO Stone Edge31-37% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Tyrunt View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x85-100%KO | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Tyrunt View Lapras builds →Surf48-56% Thunderbolt16-19% | ||
Evolution
Tyrunt evolves into Tyrantrum. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are slow to hatch. Evolving adds up to 159 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
How to Get Tyrunt
Tyrunt can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Transfer Tyrunt from X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, or Sword & Shield and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Tyrunt in LZA
- Step 1Tyrunt ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Gift · Ambrette Town · Revive Jaw Fossil. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Gift · Rustboro City · Revive Jaw Fossil. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Gift · Route 8 · Revive Jaw Fossil. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Ballimere Lake · Intense Sun. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Tyrantrum
A solid number of locations for Tyrunt with moderate rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Tyrunt in SwSh
To get Tyrunt, start by catching Tyrunt through walking encounters at Lv. 60-65. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Tyrunt ✓Ballimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%ThunderstormBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Normal WeatherBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%OvercastBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%RainingBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%SnowingBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Heavy FogBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Intense Sun
Step 2Evolve into TyrantrumBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Tyrantrum egg.
No searching required for Tyrunt. You receive it at Route 8 from an NPC. No wild encounters exist in this game, so just head to the right spot when you're ready and it's yours.
How to Obtain Tyrunt in USUM
Step 1Tyrunt ✓Route 8 - Fossil Restoration CenterLv.15Gift from NPCRevive Jaw Fossil
Step 2Evolve into Tyrantrum
Tyrunt isn't available in the wild in Sun & Moon. Start by transferring Tyrunt from X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, or Sword & Shield. The evolution path from Tyrunt to Tyrunt is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Tyrunt in SM
- Step 1Tyrunt ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Tyrantrum with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Tyrunt egg.CARTRIDGE TRADEAvailableCatch in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Gift · Route 8 · Revive Jaw Fossil, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Gift · Ambrette Town · Revive Jaw Fossil. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Gift · Rustboro City · Revive Jaw Fossil. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Ballimere Lake · Intense Sun. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Evolve into Tyrantrum
Base Stats
Tyrunt's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Sp. Atk trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 1 Attack EV, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
This is an ancient Pokémon, revived in modern times. It has a violent disposition, and it’ll tear apart anything it gets between its hefty jaws.
Tyrunt Guide
Tyrunt isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Tyrantrum to unlock its full potential. At 362 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Run Strong Jaw on Tyrunt. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Tyrunt also gets Sturdy, but they don't compare.
Tyrunt fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 89 Attack. Base 48 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
Tyrunt does the job early-game if you need a Rock/Dragon type on your team. Evolve it into Tyrantrum before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Introduced in X & Y, Tyrunt has appeared in 6 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves